The college’s 2017 Distinguished Award recipients were honored at commencement.
May-June 2017 news at the College of Medicine
2017 Distinguished Award winners named
By Sarah Carey • May 30th, 2017 • Category: Features, May-June 2017, NewsGraduate student honored for presentation at workshop
By Sarah Carey • May 24th, 2017 • Category: Features, May-June 2017, PeopleA UFCVM graduate student was honored at a recent aquatic animal health conference.
In the news
By Sarah Carey • May 24th, 2017 • Category: May-June 2017, NewsIn the news A hawk rescued from a wildfire received treatment at UF’s Small Animal Hospital through the zoological medicine service. That story appeared in the Gainesville Sun and was also covered by WCJB-TV 20 News. The UF Veterinary Emergency Treatment Services team’s rescue of a pug that had fallen down a sinkhole in Gilchrist […]
Researchers: Brain communication linked to changes in gut microbiota
By Sarah Carey • May 24th, 2017 • Category: Features, May-June 2017, NewsUF scientists have linked brain communication to immune system response in the gut.
That’s how Cookie tumbled: UF VETS team rescues pug from sinkhole
By Sarah Carey • May 24th, 2017 • Category: Around the College, Features, May-June 2017How Cookie tumbled: UF VETS team rescues a pug from a sinkhole in Gilchrist County.
College faculty member honored for excellence in research
By Sarah Carey • May 24th, 2017 • Category: Features, May-June 2017, PeopleAn assistant professor at the college has received an Excellence Award from the Provost’s Office.
Staff honored for employment milestones at service pin ceremony
By Sarah Carey • May 24th, 2017 • Category: Around the College, May-June 2017Staff honored for employment milestones at service pin ceremony Employees of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine and the UF Veterinary Hospitals were acknowledged May 2 at a ceremony marking 5-year incremental landmarks of service. Recipients listed below fall into one of several categories, including college administration, the four academic departments and the […]
New Clinical Skills Lab receives LEED Gold certification
By Sarah Carey • May 24th, 2017 • Category: Features, May-June 2017, NewsThe college’s Clinical Skills Lab has received a key designation acknowledging its environmentally friendly features.
College’s new scholarship program on track with fundraising goals
By Sarah Carey • May 24th, 2017 • Category: Around the College, Features, May-June 2017The college’s new scholarship initiative is on track with fundraising goals.
Student wins awards at science fair for college-assisted project
By Sarah Carey • May 24th, 2017 • Category: May-June 2017, PeopleStudent wins awards at science fair for college-assisted project A high-school student from Brevard County received several honors in the Brevard Regional Mainland Science Fair in February for a project she collaborated with UF College of Veterinary Medicine faculty and staff on to complete. Her project, a pilot study, related to the effects of phototherapy […]
New competitions enhance Phi Zeta Day celebration of research
By Sarah Carey • May 24th, 2017 • Category: Features, May-June 2017, PeopleThis year’s Phi Zeta Day research celebration featured expanded categories, enhanced participation.
Faculty, graduate student research awards presented
By Sarah Carey • May 24th, 2017 • Category: May-June 2017, PeopleFaculty, graduate student research awards presented Each year, the college presents awards to faculty members and graduate students for excellence in research programs or projects. The 2017 winners in all categories are listed below. Zoetis Award for Research Excellence: Dr. Mansour Mohamadzadeh This award consists of $1,000 and a plaque, and is presented to an […]